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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

The South Australian wheat crop shows
a surplus of 65,OoO,o00 bushels, and this
is now coming forward and explains the
Indifference of English buyers to the
American supply. The competition in
wheat growing is sharper than ever before
known.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

A LADY wearing celluloid hustle scat
cd herself in passenger car at Roam,
Indiana, in close proximity to burning
cigar. The lady survives, although she
is disfgured for life, while the celluloid
hustle is complete wreck.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

The Gazette, the tory organ of Mon
tresl, deprecstes the incorporate spirit
of the anti O'Brien meeting at Ottawa,
and advises against any interference
with the the agitator, wherever he may
go. Feeling at Ottawa is running high,
and Mr.. 0'Brienis visit to that city
threatens to provoke a riot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

IT Is reported that Belgian and English
fnrnciers have offered the Chinese Gov
eminent loan of S16o,OOO,OOO, payable
in ten years, for the construction of rail-
roads in the empire.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27
Ihe Child and the Rattlesnake.

s'One of the most horrible rattlesnake
EXPERIENCES ever heard" said Col Jim
Wilmington, swas told me by lady Who
Is one of the managers of childrens
charitable soeisty in San frsnciseo. II
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

T1rF1s i Co., of New York, bought
three of the famous Mozaine diamonds
for s4250OO at the sale of the crown jew
els at Paris, Monday.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27
CRIME AND CRIMINALS.

JAMES p. McCAPE, sentenced to be
hanged May Goth, escaped early Wednes,
day morning from the Horesdale, Pa,
Jail
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

Russell Sage was fined 800 by Judge
Donohue in New York fer failing to serve
as Juror when drawn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

PRINCE LEOPOLD who has been making
a tour of the world has arrived at South
Ham pton from New York.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27
Aruek Pointers Trouble
Toros.o Globe.

tuck-pointer living on Fo1ley street
told the police last evening that be had
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

FIVE Nihilists with unpronounceable
names were secretly executed at st.
Petersburgh, Friday, as principals in
the recent attempt upon the czsr's life
The evidence taken at their so-called
trial, as stated by the government Off
Der of other persons of both sexes, form
ed circle for terrorist action in 1856,
and that the plot against the car was
hatched last December. The five con-
spirators executed Friday belonged to
the middle or lower classes, although
some of their confederates were noble
men.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

DANIEL WEBsTERs second wife's maid
en- name was Catherine Leroy, and Bos-
ton had strange coincidence last week.
Another Daniel Webster was defendant
in divorce case, and his plaintiff wife's S
maiden name was Catherine LEROY.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

SrxAKrNG of the confederate monu-
ment just erected at Hopkinsville, Ky'
by New York banker, The New York
World says: Every other monument in
this country, whether to the memory of
erected at the expense of q municipality
or by pSblic subscription" This is a
mistake. One of the first monuments,
If not the first, raised to commemorate
union soldiers, that at Giard, Pa, was
erected at the personal expense of Dan
Rice. 1t was unveiled by Governor Cur
finer monument than that at Hopkins
Vile
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

ST. LOUIS big invition to the President
and his wife to visit that city during the
National Encampmet of the Grand Army
was sent to Washington Sunday. The
invitation has 10000 signatures, and is
bound in heavy French calf
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27
Horn Books.
Christian at Work


One of the rarest, and certainly one of
the most interesting, books in the library
of the British Museum is what our an
cestors called 'horn-book." 1t was, in
fact, their primer, the ordinary means by
which they began their education; and
down to the reign of George III. must
have been very common, for we see by an
entry in the account book of the Archer
family that one was sold in 1929 pence
At present there is no book more difficult
to obtain. The one in the British Museum
was found a quarter of a century ago in
deep closet, built in the thich walls of an
old farm house in Derbyshire. 1t is said
a laoorer engaged in pulling down the
walls of the ancient house recognized it
as that from which his father had been
taught to read. Upon the back is a pic
ture of Charles l. on horseback, giving
some approximation to its date. 1t is a
single leaf, containing upon the front
side the alphabet, large and small, in Old
English and Ronan letters, ten short
columns of monosyllables founded on the
yowels, and the Lords Prayer; all set in
frame of oak, now black with age, and
protected by slice of transparent horn,
hence the name horn book.
There is handle by which to hold it.
and in the handle hole for string, SO
it could hang from the girdle. A picture
of 1920 represents a child running in
leading strings, with horn-book tied
to her side. A cheaper kind of hern-
book had the leaf of printed paper part
ed upon the horn, and perhaps the great
er number were made in this way. If so,
it is not singular they should be scarce =,
for they would be very easily destroyed.
Shenstone writes in 1742 of
Books of stature small
While with Fellucid horn secured all.
To save from fingers wet the letters fair.
The alphabet upon the horn-books was
always headed by cross, and so was fire.
quently called the Christ Cross Row, or,
in common speech, the Criss Cross Row,
this being the title under which very
worn specimen is catalogued at Oxford.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27
Her Terrible Mistake.
New York Sun


Boston Young LADY, want to look at
g pair of Eyeglasses, sir, of extra magni-
flying power.
D=aler-Yes, ma'am, something very
strong:
Boston Young La5y-Yes. sir. While
visiting in the country last summer /
made a very painful biunder, which
never want to repeat.
Dealer-Msy l ask what that-er-
blunder was.
Boston Young Lady-Oh, yes. / mis-
took a humble bee for blackberry.
There has been steady stream of i'm
migration from Manitoba into the Turtle
Mountain country of Dakota this spring.
The big flowing well at Belle Plain.
Iowa, Is nov confined to q Eve inch pipe
and the fow can be stopped at pleasure
Clover roots grown at Ruck-a-Tuck
Mich, are said TO give forth strong
odor Of petroleum, and q company il be-
ing formed to explore the ground.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

In the town library of Treves, Eng, has
been found book printed in 1853, and
describing the war of 1882 between the
Holy Roman Empire and the Turks. The
so-called Durandus type, one of the first
types used in the press of Peter Schoffer,
appears in the print on the cover.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

Ir is said that the new laws of Ohio re
lating to married persons render Obso-
lete twelve pOnderous volumes on dover
and curtesy, and thereby greatly simPli-
fly The labors of the legal fraternity in
cases involving the property of husband
and wife.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-05-27

The new steel cruiser Atlanta is now all
complete and fully armed, and secretary
Whitney is to be congratulated in having
her com pleted with strength and speed
sufficient to give her some value. She
was to show Is knots an hour for SIX
hours with $500 horsepower. At her
final trial she made 1612 knots an hour
for thirteen hours, developing 1906 horse
power. The cruisers Boston and Chicago
are done but not fnlly armed yet. Work
is going on finely on number of other
war vessels and il will not be long until
the country will again possess navy.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

ARE you disturbed 1t night nni broker
OF your rest by sick child suffnrar ant
crying with pain Of cutting teeth II 20
send at once and ge, bottle Of Mrs
Winslow's Soothing syrup foI children
teething Its value is incalculabie
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer in'
mediately. Depend upon il mcthers
there is no mistake about it. Il cures
dysertery, diarrhoea, requisites the ston
acll and bowels, cures wind collie, soft
ems the gums, reduces Inflammation. aRC
gives tone and energy to the whole sys-
ten. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrul
for Children Teething is pleasant to thu
taste, anu is the prescription of one o
the oldest and best female nurses and ply
sieians in the United States, and is fo
sale by all druggists throughout tn
world. Price 25 cents per bottle.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
How Thackeray Named Vanity Fair

bow 1hackefay Nameu vanity Fair.
In the earliest days of our friendship he
brought his morning work to read to me in
the evening; be had just commenced Vanity
Fair" and was living at tire Old Ship inn,
where he wrote some Of the first numbers.
He often then said to me: II wonder whether
this will take the publishers accept it and the
world read itr' | remember answering him
that bad 10 reliance upon my own critical
powers in literature, but that had written
to my sister, Mrs. Frederick Elliot, and said
II have made great friendship with one OF
the principal contributors of Puncb-Mr,
ThacEeray; he is now writing novel but
cannot hit upon name for it. ] may bt
wrong, but it seems to me the cleverest thing
/ ever read. The first time he dinei with u,
| was fearfully alarmed at him. The nexi
lay wo walked i'll Chichester park, when he
friendship with the Brookfields and | told
him about you and Cheshnm place"
When he heard this and my opinion of BIZ
novel he burst ont laughing and said: "Ah
MademoiSelle tas he always called mel, it i
not small beer; but do not know whether j
will I've palatable to the London folks" Fl,
told me some time afterward that, after ran
| sacking his brain for a name for his novel, j
came upon him unawares in the middle o
| the night. as If a voice had whispered Van
ity Fair" He said: al jumped out of bed
and ran three times round my room, utterinl
as went, Vanity Fair Vanity Fair, Vsnit,
Fair '"-"Miss Kate Perry's Recolleetious o
Mr. Thaokeray" in Scribner's.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

OF chilliness invading the backbone, fol-
lowed by hot fushes and profuse perspi>
ration. We all know these symptoms. if
not by experience. from report. What's
the best thing on the programmed Qui-
miner A dangerous remedy, truly. Pro-
duces carries of the bones, only affords
temporary relief Is there no substitute?
Assuredly. potent but safe one-Hos-
letters Stomach Bitters. certain, speedy
means of expelllng from the system every
trace of the virus of miasma. Use il
promptly. persistently. The result
cure is certain to follow the use of this
benef1cent restorative of health. Dys-
pepsia, liver complaint, nervous ailments,
rheumatism and inactivity of the kidneys
and bladder, are also among the maladies
permanently remediable through tht
genial aid of this wholesome botanic
medicine, recommended by the medics
| fraternity.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

BURKs' WHITE PINE BALsAM-For the
positive cure of coughs, colds and Group.
We know of no way to make it more en-
phatic than to say Burks' White Pine
Balsam leads all other cough remedies.
You will find Burks' sarsaparilla q
more effectual remedy in the ulcerous
forms of scrofula than any other remedy.
One cent dose.
The pain suffered by those who are at
fiicted with dyspepsia is indescribable
The relief that is given by the use of Lit
tie Apricot pills has caused many to be
thankful for these little pills" For sale
by Hartz s. Bahnsen.
Use Cressler's Wild Rose tooth powder
for cleansing the teeth. Price, 25c.
Dyspepsia is the cause of many of the
pleasures of this life being avoided
Burks' Iron Tonic cures dyspepsia ant
indigestion. Sold on a guarantee at 81
by Hartz & Bahnsen, druggists.
Burks' Catssrh Cure will cure catarrh
even after the sufferers life has become ,
burden to him and he is nuisance to hi
friends. 1t is a thoroughly scientific
cure. Not snuff or liquid Price, soc
Every year increases the popularity o
Burks' White Pine Balsam Cures al
pulmonary troubles.
If vou are as tired when you get up a
when you went to bed, you need Burks
Sarsaparilla. Sold by Hartz & Bahnsen
Build up your health aud strengtl
with Burks' Iron Tonic, and work vii
become more essv
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

Ask any one who has used DR.. Pierce s
Pleasant Purgative Pellets as to thei
merits. They will tell you that pimples
blotcbes and eruptions disappear; tha
constipation breeder of disorders
is relieved; that the appetite is restored
that the whole system is renovated anC
regulated beyond any conception by
these little wonder workers Beins
purely vegetable, they are perfectly
harmless; being composed of concentrst
ed, active ingredients, they are powerful
Purge and purify the system. and disease
will be unknown. OF all druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

Who of US are without trouble be they
small or larger The blessings Of health
are hest appreciated when we are sich
and in pain. A hacking cough, severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all OF these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 80 cents.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

Mr.. D. |. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
Ky says he was for many years, badly
afflicted with phthislc, also diabetes; the
pains were almost unendurable and
would sometimes almest throw him into
commissions. He tried Electric bitters
and got relief from the first bottle and
after taking six bottles. was entirely
cured, and had gained in flesh eigteen
pounds. Says he positively believes be
would have died, had it not been for the
relief afforded by Electric bitters. Sold
at fifty cents bottle by Hartz & Balm.
sen.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

You cannot afford to waste time in ex'
perimenting when your lungs are in dan
ger Consumption always seems at first
only cold. Do not permit any dealer tc
impose upon you with some cheap imita'
tion of DR.. Kings new discovery fo
consumption. coughs and colds. but bt
sure you get the genuine. Because h,
can make more profit he may tell 20,
he has something just rs good. or jusl
the same. Don't be deceived, but insis
upon getting DR.. Kings new discovery
which is guaranteed 20 give relief in al
throat. lungs and chestaffeclions. Tria
bottles free at Hartz & Bahnsen's drug
store.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DR. g.
Bigelow's Cure, which cures eonsump-
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, whoop
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price,
80 cents and 81, of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
Great Victory
A Terrible Case Of Scrofula
Cured by
Hoods SarsapariIla

"In the winter of 1879 was attacked with
Scrofula In one Of the most aggravatng forms.
At one time had no less than thirteen large
assesses over and aroundmy neck and throat,
continually exuding an offensive mass of
bloody matter disgusting to behold, and
almost intOlerable to endure. 1t Is impossible
to fully describe my sutferings, as the case
was complicated with Chronic Catarrh. After
three years OF misery, having been treated by
three physicians, l was worse than ever.
Finally, on the recommendation of W. j.
Huntley, druggist, of Lockport, was induced
10 try Hoods Sarsaparilla. And now, after
having taken twelve bottles, within the last
twelve months, the serofulous eruptions have
entirely ceased, and the assesses have all
disappeared, except the unsightly sears, which
are daily becoming smaller by degrees, and
beautifully less / do not know what il may
have done for others, but | do know that in
my case, Hoods SarSaparilla has proved an
effective specific indeed. As an evidence of
my gratitude / send these facts unsolicited.
and am ready to verify the authenticity of
this cure, by personal correspondence with
any one who doubts it." CHARLES A. Rob-
ERTs, East Wilson, N. Y.
This statement Is confirmed by W. J. Hunt
ley, druggist, of Lockport, N. Y. who calls the
cure great rictory for Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Send for book giving statements ofmany cures.
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s5. Made
only by c. /. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

Golden trout are found in hut one place In
the worid-that is in the brooks of Mount
Whitney, up near the banks of everlasting
snow. They have q golden stripe down each
side and are the most beautiful fish that
swim
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
Is Life
Worth Living?

THAT depends upon the
Liver, for if the Liver is
inactive the whole sys-
tenn is out of order-the
breath is bad, digestion
poor, head dull or aching,
energy and hopefulness
gone, the spirits are de-
Apressed, a heavy weight
exists after eating, with
general dependency and
the blues. The Liver is
the housekeeper of the
health; and a harmless,
simple remedy that acts
like Nature, does not
constipate afterwards or
require constant taking,
does not interfere with
business or pleasure dur
ing it's use, makes Sim
mons Liver Regulator a
medical perfection.
have tested its virtues personally, and krow
that for Dyspepsia. Biliousness and ThrobbinR
Headache, il is the best medicine the world ever
saw. Have tried forty other remedies before
simmons Liver Regulator, and none of them gave
more than temporary relief, but the Regulator
not only relieved but cured.
II. H. JONES. Macon, Ga.
ONLY GENUINE
has our letter stamp In red on front OF wrapper
J. q. ZEILIN & CO.,
Sole Proprietors, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PRICE 81. 90.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretiOns Of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay. loss OF manhood. &c, will send a recipe
that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary In South
America Send Sc faddressed envelope to the
REV JOSEPH T. INMAN. Station d. Ne,o York CITY
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
J. q. ZEILIN & CO.,
Sole Proprietors, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
PRICE 81 90.
NEW CHICAGO ADVERTISEMENTS.
Builders and Contractors

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Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
ChiCaeo Conservatory

liz Private and Professional training, Dramatic
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ton. Languages, etc. Fall term begins Sept. IS;
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Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

Delicate pink coral beautifully carved
and set about with diamonds or pearls is
very fashionable.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

We recommend Elys Cream Balm
where cure for catarrh is called for, and
consider that we are doing the public a
service by making its virtues known to
those afflicted with this lOathsome dis
ease, for which il is in most instances a
perfect cure.-Peck Bros, druggists
Grand Rapids, Mich.
NV hearing, which has been very de
fective for years, has greatly improved
since | have been using Ely's Cream
Balm. and | feel quite confident that q
permanent cure will be effected.-Rev
B. E. Mayo. Table Rock, Pawnee Co,
Nebraska.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

Private coaches with the old fashioned
upholstered box seat seem to be coming
back again.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

Women lust from Paris" would have
US believe that the hustle is going out of
fashion over there.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

The average addIepate of the day is not
happy without ballet or chorus girl at
tacbment.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
BuRKs' WHITE PINE BALsAM-For th

The Lily's friends are sorry for the Sc
lection of play she has made.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
EET'S

&. -
Cream Balm
Cleanses the
Nasal Passa-
ges, A llay 5
Pain and In
-hamation-
Heals Sores,
Restores t h G
5 e n S e S OF
Taste & Smell
TRY the CURE
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22

Proprietors of Florida resorts are now
playing the chords on the alligators and
the orange groves.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
a CAR ID,

German cattle are now being imported
into England.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
aOsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE

IMPROVES NUTRITION.
DR.. A. Trau, Philadelphia, says: at
promotessdigestion and improves general
nutrition of the nervous system"
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
CATAR r II
CATARRH

s disease o. the mucous membrane, generally
originating the Ia al passages and maintain
lug its 1T ronghold in tbe head. From this point
1 euis form q poisonous virus into the stomach
and through the digestive organs Corrupting the
blood and reducing her trouble some and dam
geruns SYMPTOMS.
a particle Is applied into each nostril and il
agreeable. Price 50 cents at druggists; by mail
registered, 80 cents. Fly BROS, New Yors
Office 235 Greenwich street.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1887-10-22
COMPETITION DEFIED.
PRICES WARRANTED

Than other Drug Western Illinois, Not only Patent
Medicines but all Standard Drugs Fancy Goods and Mis-
cellaneous Read
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-07-21
Ones Self.

1t is, of course, always better to be
ones self, than to try to be some one
else. Ones personality is, in pecu-
liar sense, the special gift of God. 1t
is that which secures to one the posi-
bility of being and Of doing. In ii lies
all his possibility of being what no one
else can be. of doing what no one else
can do. Our personality. as such. is
therefore the last thing that we ought
to be willing to surrender. And yet
ones very best personality may be ex-
hibited in his power to Lose himself in
the personality of another; and, in
many a case, he is most truly himself
who most truly forgets himself-in
his loving service of another's self
S. S. Times.